Bacon Wrapped Dates

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2.
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   Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a cooling rack on top.
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   (for drainage) 3.
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   Cut cheese into small pieces, about the size of pencil erasers (about 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch) or small enough to fit inside of dates.
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   Stuff a piece of cheese into the larger hole of the pitted date.
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   Try to push the cheese toward the center of the date, without splitting the date.
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   Repeat with the remaining dates; set aside.
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    Cut bacon slices into thirds, or long enough to wrap stuffed dates with a slight overlap.
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    6.
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    Wrap one slice of bacon around the the stuffed dates one time, being sure that the ends overlap slightly.
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    Place the bacon wrapped date, overlap side down, on the rack in the baking sheet.
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    Repeat with the remaining stuffed dates.
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    7.
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    Bake at 350 degrees (F) until bacon is done to your liking.
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    About 15-20 minutes for most people.
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    I like my bacon super crisp, so I bake them for almost 30 minutes.
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    8.
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    Serve immediately.